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LIVE – Updated at 17:11Follow live news and reaction as Formula One takes in the results of the inaugural Miami Grand Prix, where Max Verstappen held off a late charge from Charles Leclerc to win and close the gap to the Ferrari driver at the top of the championship standings. All the focus is now to Spain next week, with the Spanish Grand Prix at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. Verstappen has now won the last two races, with Red Bull responding to Ferrari’s fast start and now threatening to leave their rivals behind.

Breaking records on and off the field? Fox spoke out about the reported $375 million deal Tom Brady signed to become the network’s lead NFL analyst once he retires from football for good.

Formula One chiefs regarding the strict rules regarding wearing jewellery in the cockpit risks getting 'nasty' and may see the Mercedes driver miss the Monaco Grand Prix, Sky Sports' Ted Kravitz has said.New race director Niels Wittich is applying regulations around jewellery extremely strictly and issued a note to teams about the rules on the Thursday ahead of the Miami Grand Prix - something that Hamilton criticised in his pre-race comments.In a clear message to the governing body, Hamilton attended the pre-race press conference covered in bling, including three watches, and hinted that he'd be prepared to miss the race - though he did adhere to regulations and remove his earrings. Removal of two more piercings, however, were more complicated and Hamilton was granted a two-race exemption period preventing him from receiving punishment but the British driver has made it clear he wants exemptions for the entirety of the season.That puts Hamilton and the FIA on a collision course for the Monaco Grand Prix at the end of the month, where the driver's current exemption period expires, and could even put his participation in Monte Carlo in doubt.“He’s taken his earrings out but he can’t take out his nose [stud] and we thought he was going to have minor surgery to take out the nose [stud]," Kravitz said on his Ted's Notebook programme on Sky Sports.

Tom Brady decides to retire (again) the NFL star won't have to ponder what's next in his professional football career, because he's already got a job lined up. And it pays handsomely, too.The Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback is set to be the lead NFL analyst for FOX Sports upon his retirement.

Tom Brady retires he won’t be away from the NFL. It was revealed on Tuesday, that the 44-year-old has agreed to a long-term deal to be Fox Sports’ lead NFL analyst immediately after he retires.

Plans after plans. Tom Brady is set to join Fox Sports after he retires from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The seven-time Super Bowl champion was announced as the new lead analyst for Fox Sports.

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Lewis Hamilton has suggested that that he may have a very intimate piercing underneath his racing gear.The Mercedes racer, 37, made the comments after becoming embroiled in a row over his jewellery ahead of the inaugural Miami Grand Prix.The racing star hinted that he may have a piercing underneath his racing gear in a particularly sensitive area.Hamilton made the remarks after threatening to pull out of the Miami Grand Prix following their jewellery ban.He initially said he would withdraw from the race if he was made to remove his earrings and studs, on the grounds of safety.However, he eventually agreed to remove all but two.Hamilton kept in a nose stud which can only be removed mechanically and hinted at where the other is, suggesting it may be in a hidden, intimate area.He said: "One, I can't really explain where it is."But what I can say is it's platinum, so it's not magnetic."It's never been a safety issue in the past," he said to the FIA in Friday’s press conference.New FIA race director Niels Wittich reminded drivers ahead of the race about the governing body’s rules on accessories.FIA rules stated: “The wearing of jewellery in the form of body piercing or metal neck chains is prohibited during the competition and may therefore be checked before the start.”They also claimed that the jewellery reduced levels of protection given by the drivers' flameproof clothing and increased their risk of burn injuries.Hamilton is known for expressing his opinions about F1 and has previously hit out at the FIA over other issues.The Mercedes ace spoke out against a decision by the governing body to outlaw engine qualifying modes in 2020.Banning the powerful engine settings, which are used by drivers in qualifying, was intended to

NFL duty after 22 seasons proved short-lived for Tom Brady, but the American football legend is now certain of his post-playing destination.That's after Fox Sports confirmed Brady—who retired in February only to reverse his decision 40 days later—will join their team as 'lead analyst' when he eventually hangs up his cleats. The seven-time Super Bowl-winner has agreed to play at least a third season for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.A tweet from FOX Sports' NFL Twitter account on Tuesday read: "We are pleased to announce that immediately following his playing career, 7-time Super Bowl Champion Tom Brady will be joining us at @FOXSports as our lead analyst."Brady, 44, quoted that tweet while adding: "Excited, but a lot of unfinished business on the field with the @Buccaneers." FOX Corporation CEO Lachlan Murdoch said: "It will be a stellar and exciting television career, but that’s up to him to make that choice when he sees fit."The Bucs lifted their second Super Bowl crown at the conclusion of Brady's first season in Florida (2020).

Brian Steinberg Senior TV EditorLegendary football player Tom Brady will join Fox Sports as part of a multi-year deal once he ends his NFL career, lending the company a potential new boost after it lost mainstay announcers Joe Buck and Troy Aikman to ESPN.The news was disclosed by Fox Corporation CEO Lachlan Murdoch during an investor call. The executive said Brady’s arrival at Fox Sports remained uncertain, as the decision about when to walk off the playing field would be left up to the athlete.

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Lewis Hamilton has questioned Mercedes' team strategy following the Miami Grand Prix, as he was left frustrated by the team's questions on the radio following the safety car.Lando Norris' crash with Pierre Gasly saw the pack brought together under the safety car, which worked in favour of Hamilton's Mercedes teammate George Russell as he was able to have a cheap pit stop, but Mercedes were unsure of what to do with the seven-time champion.Race engineer Peter Donnington asked Hamilton whether he wished to take on new tyres behind the safety car, which resulted in the British driver asking why he was being posed that question and stating 'that's your job' to the pit wall.While the race represented an improvement for Hamilton, who finished outside the points in Imola but came in sixth in Miami, the experienced driver spoke about the race about the team's strategy and questioned the approach to serve further evidence of his growing frustration with the team.“In that scenario, I have no clue where everyone is, so when the team say ‘it is your choice’, I don’t have the information to make the decision,” he said following the race's conclusion in Miami.“That’s what your job is. Make the decision for me as you have all the details and I don’t.

Lewis Hamilton drove F1 fans into a frenzy by hinting he may have a piercing on his gearstick.The Brit seven-time world champion teased he has a platinum gem in a sensitive zone after backing down on a threat to pull out of the Miami Grand Prix over a jewellery ban.Lewis had warned race officials he would not take part if they made him remove his earrings and studs on safety grounds. He eventually agreed to whip out all but two.

LIVE – Updated at 17:05Charles Leclerc put his Ferrari on pole position for the inaugural Miami Grand Prix as F1 hit Florida with qualifying on Saturday. The championship leader kept his cool in the searing 33 degree heat, with Carlos Sainz completing an all-Ferrari front row. Max Verstappen blew his chances of claiming his second pole in as many grands prix when he made a mistake on his final run.

Lewis Hamilton caused a stir today in a hot pink outfit while attending the Miami Grand Prix.The star, 37, was snapped in the brightly-coloured ensemble as he made his way into the paddock ahead of the first running of the race.Appearing at the racing event, the star caused a stir in a neon pink oversized t-shirt and matching baggy trousers and trainers.He finished the look with a square pair of purple sunglasses.A large watch could be seen on Hamilton's wrist while he wore a large chain around his neck.It comes as the star became embroiled in a row over his jewellery ahead of the inaugural Miami Grand Prix today.New FIA race director Niels Wittich reminded drivers ahead of the race about the governing body’s rules on accessories., saying: "The wearing of jewellery in the form of body piercing or metal neck chains is prohibited during the competition and may therefore be checked before the start.”Hamilton, who regularly sports jewellery, branded the renewed focus on the issue “almost a step backwards”.The British Mercedes driver, who mostly wears his jewellery out of the car, said that during racing he only wears “earrings and nose ring, which I can't remove”.He removed some of his jewellery in the car for the Miami GP and has been given a two-race exemption for pieces that are more difficult to take out.

Formula 1 lawmakers look likely to sanction Lewis Hamilton if he follows up on his threat to rebel against the sport's new jewellery ban.Organisers are now taking a stricter view on the FIA's law preventing drivers from wearing jewellery in the cockpit. Hamilton, 37, warned he was ready to miss Sunday's Miami Grand Prix in defiance against the ruling, only to ultimately bow to pressure and agree to the changes.The seven-time world champion wore numerous watches, necklaces, rings and earrings to a pre-race press conference before appearing to accept the tighter restrictions.

Loose Women anchor Charlene White, 41, has taken Lewis Hamilton’s side in his reported row with FIA President Mohammed bin Sulayem over jewellery. Charlene took to Twitter to praise the Mercedes champion for arriving at a press conference ahead of his big race at the Miami Grand Prix laden in opulent accessories.On Friday, Lewis, 37, turned up to speak to the press wearing a staggering three watches, eight rings, four necklaces, one bracelet and two earrings.Charlene shared a photo of the F1 star making a statement with his jewellery in view of her 63,000 followers.She wrote alongside it: “Elite level pettiness,” alongside a fire emoji, to praise the top driver.It comes after Lewis made a U-turn over his promise to boycott today’s Grand Prix over wanting to wear piercings while racing, despite Formula 1's governing body, the FIA, maintaining a strict approach to drivers wearing jewellery in their cars.Lewis has now agreed to a medical examination at the track on Friday and has removed all but two of his piercings. The star explained that the two studs cannot be removed easily and he has been granted a two-race exemption to leave them as they are while he contemplates potential solutions.Despite his U-turn, Lewis put on another defiant display yesterday while out and about in the American city, as he was snapped dripping in jewellery at the Miami International Autodrome in Florida.He donned £1800-worth of rings and a silver chain while on his way to the Paddock ahead of his final practice for the Grand Prix. Fans took to the comments section of Charlene’s post to share their thoughts on her verdict on Lewis’ jewellery row.Nicki Rann agreed: “I'm thinking he could have worn more watches and necklaces.

Formula One race, when Lella Lombardi finished 12th at the 1976 Austrian Grand Prix.But Daily Star Sport has now put the current crop of Formula One stars through a gender-swap app. This app has shown what the drivers competing in this year's championship would look like as women.The results are mixed, with some drivers undergoing sexy transformations and others likely to avoid a mirror.

remarkable Abu Dhabi Grand Prix decider.But in recent years, some of the sport's biggest names - including the likes of seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton - have set tongues wagging with their raunchy confessions over antics away from the track. Here, Daily Star Sport takes a look at six of the biggest names in F1 history who haven't been shy about revealing some of their sex-related secrets, from secret romps in a car to an impromptu strip club visit on the eve of a race.Hamilton has made no shortage of headlines since bursting onto the F1 scene back in 2007.

Michelle Obama led a star-studded crowd at the inaugural Miami Grand Prix on Saturday, as Hollywood A-listers mingled with sporting royalty at the Miami International Autodrome to watch the qualifying action. The former first lady, 58, enjoyed a warm embrace with seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton before watching the action from his Mercedes team pit.

Lewis Hamilton has hit out at the newly-builttrack for Formula One's Miami Grand Prix.Hamilton and the other 19 drivers on the grid were able to test the new circuit for the first time during Friday’s practice. And the seven-time champion is the latest F1 star to be left less than impressed.The circuit is built around the Hard Rock stadium with some of its sections overlapping with existing highways.